Everest Cho la Pass Trek

Everest Cho la Pass Trek is going to be one of the most adventurous trek for adventure seekers. This trek combines the awesome trek to Everest Base Camp, wonderful Gokyo Valley, huge Ngojumpa Glacier, popular Chola pass along with the best viewpoints of Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri. Not only that but it also lets us explore theh majestically soaring mountains and legendry Sherpa villages and ancient Buddhist monasteries. You will have great time having the 360 degree view of four above 8000m peaks and other mountains from the summit of Gokyo Ri. Actually, Everest Base Camp-Chola Pass-Gokyo Lake trekking is graded as difficult & challenging trek. So, this trek is recommended for those who are physically fit and experienced hikers who love the challenge every ways. We start Everest Base Camp-Chola Pass-Gokyo Lake Trek with a dramatic scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which offers awesome views of mountains down below your sight.

Upon reaching at Lukla, we meet our trekking crews and trek to Phakding. During this trek, you will get the explore Namche, Dole, Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Valley, Machhermo, best viewpoints of Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri, the challenging pass of Cho La and many more en route. All in all, Everest Chola Pass-Gokyo Lake Trekking is a perfect package for true adventure in Nepal Himalayas. Adventure Mountain Guide Team welcomes you adventure seekers for this very challenging yet rewarding Everest Chola Pass-Gokyo Lake Trekking. For sure, you will have great time trekking in challenging Khumbu region during your Nepal trips.

Gokyo Lake & Gokyo Valley Trek

Trip Fact

Grade: Moderate & High Pass

Duration: 16 days

Size of Group: 01+

Region: Everest

Maximum Hight: 5545 m.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) to Phakding (2610m): 4 hours
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3400m/11283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4110m/13152ft): 6-7 hours
Day 07: Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4470m/14663ft): 5 hours
Day 08: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4800m/15744ft): 5 hours
Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day
Day 10: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/17570ft) to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft): 4-5 hours
Day 11: Trek from Thaknak to Chola Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4830m/15939ft): 8 hours
Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4940m/16207ft): 3 hours
Day 13: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak shep (5170m/16961ft) to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) and return back to Gorak Shep: 8-9 hours
Day 14: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to Pheriche (4280m/14070ft): 8-9 hours
Day 15: Trek from Pheriche to Pangboche to Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3400m/11280ft): 5-6 hours
Day 16: Trek from Namche to Lukla: 7-8 hours
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 18: Final Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), our representatives from Adventure Mountain Guide Team will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek preparation
Today, you will visit main places of Kathmandu valley. In the morning you visit Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath, and Swayambhunath. Pashupatinath is the oldest and holiest Hindu temple; Bauddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa are the oldest Buddhist Stupas. After launch you visit Kathmandu durbar square and Patan durbar square. In Kathmandu durbar square, you visit Kumari temple, the temple of Living goddess.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) to Phakding (2610m): 4 hours
After the breakfast in the morning, we will transfer you to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for the scenic flight to Lukla which is the gateway destination from where our trek starts. After a dramatic 40 minutes of flight above beautiful mountains, we reach the Lukla airport. After meeting our crew members at Lukla, we start trekking to Phakding and stay overnight there.

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3400m/11283ft): 5-6 hours
Today, after taking our morning breakfast, we walk through the pine forest along the Dudh Koshi River. On the way, we enjoy the beautiful views of Mount Thamserku. We come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park via the settlements of Benkar and Monjo. Passing through the village of Jorsale, we finally reach at Namche which is the gateway to Mount Everest. We stay overnight at Namche.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
Today will be our first day of acclimatization. You are suggested to stay active and moving during rest days. So, we either spend a taking a day’s hike to Thame village of Khunde. We can explore Namche bazaar itself either. Namche Bazaar is the main center of Everest Region has many government offices, Banks, ATMs, restaurants, Internet Cafes and many more. We stay overnight in the hotel at Namche.

Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4110m/13152ft): 6-7 hours
We climb steeply out of Namche Bazaar up to the Kyangjuma village from where we can enjoy outstanding views of Thamserku and then to Katenga and Amadablam. Then, we pass through Mong La and stop at the top of Mong La to admire the grandstanding views of surrounding snowcapped mountains and valleys while we have our lunch. En route, we observe various flora and fauna including wildflowers and rhododendrons. We can also spot wild animals like Pheasants, elusive Musk Deer and Mountain Goats among others en route. We finally reach Dole after our approx. 7 hours trek, where we stay overnight.

Day 07: Trek from Dole to Machhermo (4470m/14663ft): 5 hours
We make an early start from Dole today. And our trail today is not going to be that strenuous but natural beauty we observe en route is amazingly spectacular rather. We pass through many of excellent views of mountains including Cho Oyu while at the rear are the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku. After approx. five hours of walk, you reach at Machhermo. We will stay overnight at Machhermo.

Day 08: Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4800m/15744ft): 5 hours
After having our morning breakfast at Machhermo today, we move onwards along various lakes on the way. And we then continue our trek gradually uphill to Gokyo Lake for our lunch. We stay overnight in the camp at Gokyo.

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day
Well, today is full rest day or an acclimatization day but we should not stay idle. We can grasp the opportunity to observe Thonak Tsho (fourth lake) and Ngozuma Tsho (fifth lake). If interested, you can climb on a hill at the edge of the Lakes to get astounding views of Cho Oyu, Mount Everest, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu and Nupse. The northern part of the fifth lake provides the fabulous views of Cho Oyu base camp and Ngazumpa glacier which is the biggest glacier of the world. You may even try to go sixth lake too but it depends upon your time and interest. We then return back to Gokyo village and we stay overnight at Gokyo.

Day 10: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5357m/17570ft) to Thaknak (4750m/15580ft): 4-5 hours
We will be hiking up to Gokyo Ri for our ultimate goal to see the wonderful views of Himalayas including Mount Everest. You can spend few hours at the top of the Gokyo-Ri if the weather is fine. We have enough time to enjoy the glory of Himalayas. Then, we trek to Thaknak for overnight stay.

Day 11: Trek from Thaknak to Chola Pass (5367m/17604ft) to Dzongla (4830m/15939ft): 8 hours
Well, Cho La pass is also another show up for this Everest Adventure Trek. Today is going to be the toughest day for us. We need to start early (4 -6am) compared to other days. Actually the pass is not difficult per se but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. As the trail is vertical and the rocks are glazed by ice, it adds trouble to the trekkers making the trail slippery. So, we need to be careful this day. We can enjoy the awesome views of Amadablam over a range of mountains on the south along with Cholatse on the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse. Before we reach Dzongla, we need to pass through some crevasses. Dzongla is another beautiful place with a complete view of Mount Cholatse, Lobuche and Mount Amadablam. We will stay at a very basic lodge overnight

Day 12: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4940m/16207ft): 3 hours
Today is going to be a bit shorter walk. We would get more time to observe and relax. So, we climb down from Dzongla and after crossing a bridge, we traverse through grassy trail. En route, we will enjoy the panoramic views of Lobuche, Amadablam, Thamserku and Kangtega prominently. We will stay overnight at Lobuche.

Day 13: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak shep (5170m/16961ft) to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) and return back to Gorak Shep: 8-9 hours Today will be the longest day of our entire trek. So make early morning start, and our trek continues gently to climb and sometimes direct ascent to nearby glacier and moraine. Following this trail will finally bring you to Gorakshep for our breakfast. After the breakfast, we continue our trek to EBC with packed lunch. EBC offers you the beauty of Khumbu Icefall on the base of the tallest mountain in the world. Again, we have to return back to Gorakshep today.

Day 14: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to Pheriche (4280m/14070ft): 8-9 hours Today, we will start our trek up the best viewpoint of Kalapatthar. We will catch the dramatic views of mountains including Lingtren, Mount Everest, Khumbuste, and Changste among others. After enjoying wonderful Himalayan panorama at Kalapatthar, we descend down to Pheriche for our overnight stay.

Day 15: Trek from Pheriche to Pangboche to Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3400m/11280ft): 5-6 hours Today, we walk down through the hillside with beautiful rhododendron and juniper forest. We either have our lunch in Pangboche or wait until we reach Phunki Tenga depending on our hunger and condition. Then, we follow our trail through Dudh Koshi descending rapidly through pine forests. This will bring us to Sansa which is the major trail junction in the region. We then follow the trail to Namche Bazaar where we stay overnight.

Day 16: Trek from Namche to Lukla: 7-8 hours We descend steeply downward today. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi, our trail becomes more level. Walking through the forests and Sherpa villages, we arrive in Lukla after approx. 7 hours. We stay overnight at Lukla.

Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Today, we will fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. We will again have a dramatic 40-minutes flight over the high Himalayas. Upon reaching at Kathmandu, you can take the time for exploring the city or you can go for last minute shopping. We celebrate the farewell dinner in the evening.

Day 18: Final Departure You are saying good bye to the Kathmandu as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We will transfer you to the airport for your returning flight.

While Rabin is a very knowledgeable and cabable guide it was his kindness, Warm smile, and Constant eagernessto help that made our trip truly memorable. Rabin quickly earned our trust and friendship and would be an exlcellent campanion on any trek ! we would very happily Recommend Rabin to any one who is making a trip in Nepal. He is is a wonderful person, and a good friend.